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Magnus Carlsen Set to Compete in World Blitz Championship After Dress Code Conflict Settled

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  • Magnus Carlsen will participate in the upcoming World Blitz Championship after a dress code dispute was resolved.
  • The International Chess Federation has agreed to allow "appropriate jeans" with jackets and other minor dress code deviations.
  • Carlsen previously faced a $200 fine and was denied a game slot for refusing to change out of jeans during the Rapid World Championship.
  • While Carlsen criticized the situation as mishandled, he expressed eagerness to play and noted the importance of players’ comfort.
  • This incident has sparked a call for a review of rules to make chess more accessible and aligned with its global nature. Read more here.

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